Altogether this was
decidedly the most luxurious supper we had enjoyed for many a day; and
Jack said it was out-of-sight better than we ever got on board ship;
and Peterkin said he feared that if we should remain long on the island
he would infallibly become a glutton or an epicure: whereat Jack
remarked that he need not fear that, for he was _both_ already!
And so, having eaten our fill, not forgetting to finish off with a
plum, we laid ourselves comfortably down to sleep upon a couch of
branches, under the overhanging ledge of a coral rock.
Chapter XI
Effects of over-eating, and reflections thereon--Humble advice
regarding cold water--The "horrible cry" accounted for--The curious
birds called penguins--Peculiarity of the cocoa-nut palm--Questions on
the formation of coral islands--Mysterious footsteps--Strange
discoveries and sad sights.
When we awoke on the following morning, we found that the sun was
already a good way above the horizon, so I came to the conclusion that
a heavy supper is not conducive to early rising. Nevertheless we felt
remarkably strong and well, and much disposed to have our breakfast.
First, however, we had our customary morning bathe, which refreshed us
greatly.
I have often wondered very much in after years that the inhabitants of
my own dear land did not make more frequent use of this most charming
element, water. I mean in the way of cold bathing.
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